2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1968 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1968 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morris Oxford weights approximately 354 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Exige | 1968 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Exige | Oxford |
Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |